Rwanda: Dozens of Rwandans Arrive in Kigali After Being Evacuated From Sudan

The government of Rwanda on May 2, successfully evacuated 42 people, including 32 Rwandans and 10 people of five different nationalities, from Khartoum, the capital of Sudan… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 30% Rwandans Targeted By Online Fraud, Money Scams

At least 32 percent of Rwandans were targeted by fraud and money mule scams from September to December 2022, according to a TransUnion report. Read more »

East Africa: Region Welcomes New Regional Force Commander

The East African Community has said it welcomed Maj Gen Alphaxard Kiugu, a Kenyan officer who was appointed as new commander of its regional force deployed in eastern DR Congo. Read more »

Rwanda: Congolese Rwandophones and Their Land Are Two Sides of Same Coin - Says Scholar

Rwandan Scholar, Prof. Jean-Pierre Karegeye was recently interviewed by French media outlet TV5Monde about the borders between the DR Congo and Rwanda in the context of President… Read more »

Rwanda: Father Ntivuguruzwa Appointed New Bishop of Kabgayi Diocese

Father Balthazar Ntivuguruzwa has been appointed as the new Bishop of Kabgayi Diocese succeeding Bishop Smaragde Mbonyintege who has gone into retirement, according to an… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Call Out French Broadcaster Over Deliberate 'Fake News' Publication

The M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo says it is drawing the attention of the French International Radio (RFI) to one of its permanent correspondents in DR Congo, for allegedly… Read more »

Rwanda: BAL Announces Ticket Prices for Playoffs in Kigali

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) on Tuesday, May 2, announced that ticket sales for playoffs and finals of the 2023 edition are now open. Read more »

Rwanda: Moshions' Turahirwa Case Goes to Prosecution

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on May 2, submitted to the prosecution the case file of Moses Turahirwa, the founder of Moshions, a renowned fashion house in Rwanda, for… Read more »

Rwanda: Sudan Crisis on Agenda as Malta Foreign Minister Visits Rwanda Next Week

Maltese foreign minister Ian Borg is set to visit Rwanda next week, The New Times has learned. Read more »

Rwanda: Genocide Survivors Call for Memorial Garden at Rubavu's Commune Rouge

A group representing genocide survivors in Rubavu district is seeking the creation of a "memorial garden" at Commune Rouge, a site in the former Gisenyi town where preparations for… Read more »

Uganda: State Minister for Labour Engola Shot Dead

Uganda's State Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Col (rtd) Charles Okello Engola was shot dead Tuesday, May 2, by his body guard at his home in Kyanja, a… Read more »

Rwanda: BK Group PLC Commomerates Former Employees Killed During Genocide

The management and staff of Bank of Kigali (BK) Group Plc on Friday, April 28 paid tribute to 15 former staff killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandans, Foreigners Narrate Ordeal in Sudan

On April 15, Francis Kihumuro, his wife, and two children found themselves trapped in a war zone in Sudan's capital Khartoum. For about two weeks, they stayed in their home,… Read more »

Rwanda: Remains of Over 300 Genocide Victims Discovered at Mibilizi Parish

Remains of more than 300 Genocide victims have been discovered at around Mibilizi Catholic Church parish, the Mayor of Rusizi district, Anicet Kibiriga, has told The New Times. Read more »

Rwanda: 70% Nurses Work Over 60 Hours a Week - Trade Union

The Rwanda Workers' Trade Union Confederation has requested the government to increase the salaries of nurses and reduce their working hours so as to be productive. Read more »

Rwanda: Institution of Engineers Calls for Gender Equality in Hiring Process to Boost Women's Employment

The survey by the Institution of Engineers Rwanda (IER) recommended capacity-building and awareness to ensure that employers have an understanding of gender equality. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Music Duo Juda Muzik Splits as Rapper DA Rest Goes Solo

Rwanda's music industry was rocked by the news of the split of one of the most popular duos in the country, Juda Muzik. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwatubyaye Wants Rayon Focused as Title Race Heats Up

Rayon Sports skipper Abdul Rwatubyaye has rallied his teammates to be more focused and consistent in the final three games if they are to wrestle the league title from arch rivals… Read more »

Rwanda: 'I Never Thought I'd Be a Farmer' - University Graduate On Venturing Into 'Green Gold' Business

year-old Bonnette Ishimwe that she would be in the farming business, more so avocado, three years ago, she would take it as a joke. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Ready for Fiba 3x3 World Cup Qualifier 2023, Mutokambali

Rwanda men's 3x3 head coach, Moïse Mutokambali, has said his players are in good shape and ready to put up impressive performance during the forthcoming FIBA 3x3 World Cup… Read more »

Rwanda: Podcast - Lived Experiences of Queer Community in Rwanda

The Long Form podcast's guest this week is Dr. Aflodis Kagaba, Director of the Human Development Initiative (HDI). He discusses, in depth, the findings of a recent survey on lived… Read more »

Rwanda: Goalball - Rwamagana, Ngororero Crowned 2023 Champions

Rwamagana and Ngororero District men and women's teams clinched the national Goalball championship that concluded over the weekend at Bugesera Stadium. Read more »

Rwanda: The Family That Tormented and Massacred Thousands of Tutsi in Butare

In April 1994, Butare, now Huye District, saw unfathomable mass murders, rapes, and other atrocities committed against the Tutsi. In one family, however, a woman, her son, and her… Read more »

Rwanda: James and Daniella's Mega Worship Evening Set for June

Renowned gospel duo, James and Daniella, have organised a mega worship concert that will feature gospel music enthusiasts from around the world slated for June 2. Read more »

East Africa: Region Defends Regional Force in DR Congo

The East African Community Secretariat has said it is "proud of the work" that has so far been accomplished by the EAC regional force (EACRF) deployed in eastern DR Congo. Read more »